Fraud News


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Inside the Lavish Lives and Shocking Downfalls of Dubai’s Infamous Financial Fraudsters - Part 2 of 3

An investigative deep-dive into the spectacular rises and equally dramatic falls of Malik Noureed Awan, BR Shetty, and Sydney Lemos in Dubai’s financial underworld.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Exposed – Inside Dubai’s Notorious Dirty Dozen Part 1 of 3

The first instalment of a three-part investigation into Dubai’s infamous financial fraud figures—Khater Massaad, Ghulam Seddiq Daudyar, and Ruja Ignatova—examining their alleged cheque fraud, embezzlement, and cryptocurrency scams.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Fugitive Romance Scammer Found Living Luxuriously in Dubai

Friday Jeremiah Adejoh, wanted by US authorities for cryptocurrency fraud, exposed living openly in Dubai’s elite circles.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Elderly Woman Loses 12 Million Dirhams in Devastating Romance Scam

A European woman was emotionally manipulated into transferring her life savings to a fraudster posing as a wealthy businessman in Dubai.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Inside Dubai’s Second Swindle as BlueChip Scam Victims Are Cheated Out of Millions

BlueChip investors, already defrauded of millions, fell victim to another elaborate con by impostors posing as officials, losing millions more.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

British Businessman Ryan Cornelius’s 16-Year Nightmare in Dubai’s Legal System

British businessman Ryan Cornelius has endured 16 years of unjust imprisonment in Dubai, exposing the emirate’s exploitative legal and financial practices.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Dubai Police Nab Brazilian Match-Fixer Linked to Global Betting Scandal

Dubai Police arrest William Pereira Rugato, a Brazilian national wanted by Interpol for orchestrating a global football match-fixing and fraud scheme.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Telecommunications Giant Held Liable for Negligence in Landmark UAE Bank Fraud Case

A Dubai court has set a legal precedent by holding a telecom company responsible for negligence in a sophisticated bank fraud case involving a fraudulent SIM card.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

British Financier Ordered to Pay $1.25 Billion by Dubai Court Amid $1.7 Billion Danish Tax Fraud Scandal

A Dubai court orders British financier Sanjay Shah to pay $1.25 billion to Denmark’s tax authority amid a $1.7 billion fraud case, following a failed extradition attempt.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Thurrock Council Billion-Pound Disaster Solar Investment Scandal Leaves Essex in Financial Ruin

A Dubai-based financier is accused of defrauding Thurrock Council out of £150 million from solar investments, leaving the community grappling with debt and cuts to public services.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Unmasking UAE's Biggest Investment Scams: Thousands Lose Millions

Thousands of UAE residents have been defrauded out of millions by bogus investment schemes, exposing widespread financial fraud.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Exposed: The Double Life of Dubai’s Master Fraudster Ghulam Seddiq Daudyar

Notorious fraudster Ghulam Seddiq Daudyar convicted in Dubai after four decades of global deceit, marking a significant win against financial crime.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Dubai Court Orders BlueChip Owner to Pay Dh10M within 7 Days

In a landmark decision, Dubai's judiciary demands swift payment from BlueChip's Ravinder Nath Soni amidst growing allegations of financial misconduct.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Scammers Busted for Running Fake Mobile Network in Dubai

Dubai authorities dismantle a sophisticated scam involving a fake mobile network targeting residents with phishing messages.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

From Dubai to Denmark: The High-Stakes Extradition of a British Trader

British financier Sanjay Shah faces financial fraud charges in Denmark after a dramatic extradition from the UAE.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Banking Scandal: Dubai Islamic Bank Officials Accused of Fraud

Forensic investigation reveals DIB staff involved in document forgery to siphon off depositors' savings.